Simon Waghchoure, MD
NPI 1528214442 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simon Waghchoure, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1528214442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528214442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-03479 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
226 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 115 | $198 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 29 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 21 | $156 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 18 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 17 | $111 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-12
- Last updated
- 2020-08-05
- Certified
- 2020-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simon Waghchoure's NPI number?
- Simon Waghchoure's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528214442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simon Waghchoure's specialty?
- Simon Waghchoure is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simon Waghchoure located?
- Simon Waghchoure's practice location on file with NPPES is 2209 S Sterling St Ste 600, Morganton, NC 28655-4092.
- What is Simon Waghchoure's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simon Waghchoure is (828) 580-4577.
- Does Simon Waghchoure accept Medicare?
- Simon Waghchoure is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simon Waghchoure's NPI active?
- Yes — Simon Waghchoure's NPI (1528214442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.